Three different risks
Crime & scams
Consider robbery, drug-facilitated theft and dating-app risks. Neighborhood, time and mode of travel significantly affect exposure.
Conflict & regional warnings
Armed groups and border regions have separate warnings. Trips beyond the city need a fresh route assessment.
Roads & transport
Check city driving restrictions, insurance and secure parking. Assess intercity routes against current conditions.
What is happening in this country
GDACS · source snapshot 2026-09-12. An event in the country does not imply a threat to every city.
Earthquake
2026-09-12 · GDACS Green
Source report (EN)
Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:77.309km) in Colombia 12/09/2026 11:16 UTC, 1.5 million in 100km.
Earthquake
2026-09-11 · GDACS Green
Source report (EN)
Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:61.088km) in Colombia 11/09/2026 16:42 UTC, 1.4 million in 100km.
Drought
2026-02-21 · GDACS Green
Source report (EN)
Drought is on going in Colombia, Costa Rica, , Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela
Rights, police & documents
Check address registration, permitted stay, extensions and authorized work. Keep copies of passport, status and insurance separate from originals, plus a local lawyer and your country's consular contacts.
Do not sign legal documents you do not understand without translation and advice. Do not assume an informal payment resolves a problem lawfully.
Communication & business culture without stereotypes
A smile, friendliness or a verbal yes is not a contract. Confirm the agreed scope, decision maker, response deadline and completion criteria. Follow meetings with a written summary in a language both parties understand.
Before paying a deposit, verify company registration, signatory authority, address, licenses and refund terms. Use milestone payments and independent checks for major deals. This addresses concrete risks, not honesty stereotypes based on nationality.